The International Padel Federation (FIP) has officially announced that the Netherlands will host the FIP Euro Padel Cup 2027, marking a historic milestone as the first time a single nation has hosted all stages of the tournament across multiple cities. The competition will culminate in a Final 8 event held this July across three major Dutch hubs.
Tournament Structure and Venues
The road to the championship is divided into three distinct stages, beginning with qualifying rounds in March and concluding with the Final 8 in July. The qualification process is structured as follows:
- Phase 1 (March 7–10, 2027): The initial qualifying stage will be held simultaneously in two cities, with Zwolle hosting the women’s competition and Dronten hosting the men’s.
- Phase 2 (March 11–13, 2027): This secondary phase continues the qualification process in the same locations, with Zwolle for the women and Dronten for the men, determining which teams advance to the final bracket.
- Final 8 (July 7–11, 2027): The top national teams will compete for the European title across three iconic Dutch venues: AFAS Live in Amsterdam, Sportcampus Zuiderpark in The Hague, and the Musis Theater in Arnhem.
The Final 8 will feature the teams that successfully navigate the qualifying phases, alongside eight pre-qualified squads based on their FIP Ranking. The men’s pre-qualified teams are Spain, Portugal, Italy, and the Netherlands, while the women’s field includes Spain, France, Italy, and Belgium.
This 15th edition of the tournament represents the second time the International Padel Federation has utilized this expanded format, which is designed to increase participation and provide more athletes the chance to compete at an elite international level. Edu Jansing, general director of the KNLTB, emphasized that the event aims to bring the continent’s best talent to the Netherlands while fostering local interest in the sport. Jaume Campistol, FIP Championships representative, praised the Dutch bid for its high-quality infrastructure and strong padel culture, noting that the event is expected to leave a lasting legacy for the sport’s development across Europe.
